In a thrilling matchup at Uniqlo Field, Roki Sasaki led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a narrow 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, showcasing his dominant pitching with 10 strikeouts and an average fastball speed of 98.3 mph over seven scoreless innings. This performance marks Sasaki's continued improvement, as he has now achieved a record of 2-0 with a 1.50 earned-run average in his last four starts. The game's only run came from a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman, a highlight in a night where the Dodgers managed only three hits. The victory is significant as it maintains the Dodgers' lead in the National League West, with the second-place Arizona Diamondbacks falling 14-1 to the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers' defense also shone, with standout plays from Miguel Rojas and Mookie Betts. Meanwhile, Angels star Shohei Ohtani saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end, going hitless with two strikeouts. The series continues with a matchup on Saturday between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Jack Kochanowicz.